Project Manager

My client, a top Main Contractor working on residential and commercial projects, are now hiring a commercially focused Construction Project Manager to join their team in the Cork region. This is a key leadership role with overall responsibility for the coordination, management, and successful delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the required specification and quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career in project management.

Duties:

• Take overall responsibility for the coordination, management, and successful delivery of the project.
• Lead and supervise the project team in the implementation and delivery of all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) requirements.
• Act as a key point of contact for the client, maintaining strong and professional client relationships throughout the project.
• Maintain ongoing liaison with the design team to ensure all design and technical requirements are effectively managed and delivered.
• Ensure all technical requirements, drawings, specifications, and project standards are achieved.
• Take overall responsibility for the management and coordination of subcontractors.
• Ensure all subcontractor activities and interfaces are properly coordinated to meet project requirements and programme milestones.
• Maintain overall responsibility for project delivery on site, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.
• Review and monitor the construction programme and develop and manage the Information Requirement Schedule.
• Monitor project progress and coordinate with the project team to ensure key programme milestones are achieved.
• Attend site meetings, progress meetings, client meetings, and specialist subcontractor meetings as required.
• Coordinate the gathering and approval of all necessary licences, permits, statutory approvals, and other requirements to facilitate the smooth running of the project.
• Identify and resolve project issues promptly, working collaboratively with the project team, client, design team, and subcontractors.
• Promote a positive culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the project.

Requirements:

• Relevant third-level qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a Project Manager or senior construction management role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project planning, sequencing, and site operations.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple project stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, specifications, drawings, and technical requirements.
• Excellent programme management and organisational skills.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage project resources and deliver within agreed budgets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure to meet project deadlines.
• A valid Safe Pass and relevant construction-related qualifications.

Salary:

• Salary circa €90k – €100k DOE
• Vehicle
• Pension
• Life Cover
• Flexible working hours

If you are a Project Manager considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen on 086-0119146 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.